Introduction
This 2-day course focuses on proper autism diagnosis. When do you diagnose autism, when are impairments "sufficient" to make this diagnosis and when do they remain below the clinical threshold? Differential diagnosis is also discussed in detail. For example, how do you investigate whether autism is involved, whether the problems are more appropriate for personality problems and when do you diagnose both? Differentiation with ADHD and problematic attachment is also discussed. In addition, the role of test research and indication as part of diagnostics is discussed.
Target
The course is of particular interest to (basic) psychologists, BIG-registered psychologists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists who are themselves involved in the diagnostic process.
Objective
Upon completion of the course, the following goals were achieved:
- Increased knowledge and skill regarding quality autism diagnostic testing.
- Increased knowledge and skill regarding differential diagnosis
- More insight into the value of a strength-weakness analysis
Content
Using theory, videos and hands-on practice, the participant will learn how to do proper autism diagnostics, adequately including differential diagnostic considerations.
Works
- Presentations
- Role Play
- Discussion
- Exercise
Literature to be purchased
- Kan, C., Verbeeck, W., & Bartels, A. (2012). Diagnostics of autism spectrum disorders in adults. Hogrefe: Amsterdam.
Additional articles and white papers can be found in Moodle's digital learning environment.
Data
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Monday, September 28, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Accreditations
- FGzPt 12 points
- NVvP 11 points
- VSR 12 points
